Matchbook

matchbook

Name/Title

Matchbook

Entry/Object ID

1991.19.6

Description

This matchbook is yellow with black lettering and has the words "FAMOUS BROWN DERBY Live Lobsters - Steaks Private Parties For Reservations Telephone 1974 Montpelier, Vermont" printed on its cover. On the back of the matchbook, there is an image of a black derby hat. On the top fold of the matchbook, the words "Dine Dance" can be seen. Along the bottom edge of the matchbook, the words "Superior Match Co., Chicago, U.S.A." are printed.

Context

Produced as an advertisement for Brown Derby in Montpelier, Vermont

Acquisition

Accession

1991.19

Source or Donor

Leonard, Erlene (1933-2017)

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Superior Match Company

Date made

1940 - 1950

Place

City

Chicago

State/Province

Illinois

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Matchbook

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Firemaking Equipment

Nomenclature Class

Temperature Control Equipment

Nomenclature Category

Category 02: Furnishings

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

2 in

Width

1-1/2 in

Depth

1/4 in

Material

Cardboard

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Brown Derby Motel Inc.

Related Places

Place

City

Montpelier

County

Washington County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America